Does May's basic personality change over the year-long period of her life with the Cheyenne? If so, in what ways does she change, and what is the evidence? Why does she change?
Do you feel this story is written with a bias that favors Native Americans? If so, why might the author take that stance?
Discuss how some of the characters' names are related to their personalities or roles in the story.
Discuss May Dodd's transformation into a wild Indian. Was the transformation complete? Was it permanent?
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